layin on the smackdown Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 See....pro staffers arent THAT cool...lol j/k... very interesting post here...answers a lot of questions...glad to see it on here. i bet we still get a pile of "how do you become..." on here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinger Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 question So, how much do you get paid to promote products? That is the real question isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 So, how much do you get paid to promote products? That is the real question isn't it? I know i'm not a pro but.....I wouldn't tell you how much i got paid to mow a lawn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 So, how much do you get paid to promote products? That is the real question isn't it? If that's the only/main reason you are interested in being a Pro Staffer then it is probably a good thing you're not one. It's not about the money, it's about making connections and doing your best to help represent this sport we know and love in the best light possible. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Well said, Dakota! People would be surprised at what some pro staffers make. Very surprised. Not what you may think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfarmer Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm new here and was wondering how many times ya'll got asked those questions LOL. I know its been a dream of mine for years, but as someone said, its about being in the right place at the right time more than anything. Ive got 2 lil ones growing up so i plan on investing in a good camera and yanever know. Either way, its all about the good times had. I see most dont get paid, but who really cares about making money while you are hunting;) btw, what do most of the pro staffers do for main jobs here when they arent hunting? Just curious about your real world day to day jobs that support the hunting habit;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Work for ny state corrections last 20 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfarmer Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 this is the side we never really hear about on TV since you are pressed for space on TV. btw, ive been a Deputy Sheriff for 2 years now but still work full time as a farmer(hense the name LOL). sorry about sidetracking this post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared264mag Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Well I may be a rookie but I love to Hunt and just be in the outdoors, where I am at right now in my personal life I would do whatever it takes just to say I was a part of Team Realtree. I will roll up camera cabels, Wash Bill's Truck whatever. I have no problem working behind the camera for however long it takes. I guess you'd say I just want to get my foot in the door somehow and do what it takes to get my way either in Front of the camera or whatever. It's not about the money I'd do it for free if I could ya know but a man does have to make some kind of a living ya know. Fortunantly I am in a place right now where I am single and could do something like be on the road and all that could come with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racksandfeathers Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 The one thing i think all pro staffers have in common that hasn't been said is passion. I have dream that i have been tackling for 2 years now, its that passion that shows and gives one all the qualitys they seek in an indivisual. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBhybT92qWs see what you think now this is home made but i am trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobequid Big Game Adventur Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) Wow, many varients goes into being a pro-staffer. As for just the money aspect ,well there probably would not be many pro-staffers if thats all it consisted of LOL,LOL . My main "Job" so to speak is being a maintenance worker at a Hospital here in Nova Scotia Canada. I also Own/Operate a Guide Service here called Cobequid Big Game Outfitters . www.cobequidbiggameoutfitters.com I am a pro-staff shooter for "Firenocks" and I can tell you that it is nice to have some benefits such as free gear,pleasure of meeting new people ,,,promoting their product ,traveling, shooting and such but it is not about the money ,,,actually there is no money what so ever involved . The biggest benitfit for me as a staffer is meeting new people and traveling to various Outdoor shows and Exibitions. Most times people or viewers see that you are a pro-staffer and right away you make big bucks !!! Not !!! You have to have ambition for one and Devotion #2 !!!! Everyone has a dream to become famous ,,,ya ya ya but hey if I can only help a few people in this world that means i have tried and I feelthat I gave my efforts in doing so . I am a also a certified archery coach for Canada and have helped many archers throughout their hunting and target archery careers . Not for the money ,,for the fun of it ,,,the passion for it !!! I tip my hat to the pro-staffers for taking the time to give time ot others and be there to help them out and being an Idol for my children !! God Bless ! Edited August 9, 2009 by Cobequid Big Game Adventures added sentances !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBomb500 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 I enjoyed reading all of these comments. Great information and now many questions I had are answered. So thanks! I love what you guys do and now have a greater appreciation for what all goes on. I would love to be a realtree pro staffer, but for now I am just getting behind the video camera and hopefully one of the pro staff in the future would like to come out to our farm/property in eastern Montana for a hunt after a 150's maybe 160 class whitetail buck. I love to learn, and take instructions well, but I still come to the same place; where do I start when I do not know anyone in the industry? So for now I am going to start videoing some Montana hunts and hopefully will be able to produce and market a DVD through sponsorship in the next few years. My wife and I are going to Montana here in a couple of weeks and I am excited. Hopefully we will have success and I will definitely be posting some pictures when we get back. I would appreciate any tips. Thank you, Nathan Fatzinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Nathan Good name you have there Dear Nathan cool name Callme tonight after supper 830 634 2878 maybe I can share some filming & Video Tips before then review this Promo WWW.Tinks.TV Adios Amigo Tink Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBomb500 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Tink, Sorry I have not got back to you or called. I try to get on here as much as possible, but don't always get time to check all the forums. I would love to talk to you sometime about video. Just let me know another time to get ahold of you. And I am checking out the site right now!!! Thanks, Nathan F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 HI Howdy poor timing partner as I am packing the GMC Suburban to head to Pike Country ILL Wont be home till 13 of of Nov write me then Thanks :tooth: TINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 HI Howdy poor timing partner as I am packing the GMC Suburban to head to Pike Country ILL Wont be home till 13 of of Nov write me then Thanks :tooth: TINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBomb500 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Sounds good. I will do that. Have a good time in ILL! later ~ Nathan Fatzinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBomb500 Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Hey Tinks, Hope your trip to Pike Country, ILL was fun! Hope you had success if you were hunting. Just thought I would write you and see when it would be a good time to talk with you. I'll probably be on later tonight if not, for sure tomorrow so will try to check. Have a good one. Talk to you later. ~ Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTPROFamily Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Tink is still in Pike County Nathan. He stopped by our house yesterday with a young man who was wounded in Iraq in 2008.(nice young man) Tink couldn't stay long as he and Randy both were headed back to the woods. Tink will be in IL. until next Wednesday at noon. Then he will be headed back to TX. Should be home by next Friday night. Darla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBomb500 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Ok, I'll write him then. I bet they are having a good time. Thanks for letting me know Darla. ~ Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 pro ? anything....only if they can make a living at it, are they considered "pro", in my books. and even then, I have really yet to meet an all knowing expert (seems we can ALWAYS learn something new :yes:-- with an open mind, that is) Unfortunately, I have met some very egotisical hunters (some "pro"...big public namers) that have let their egos get the best of them, and are hunting for all the wrong reasons, and some are also very unethical hunters....... :bang:THAT saddens me, especially to see their pictures in hunting magazines. Professional manner would be the best if always followed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullfan Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) Pro staffer I am here to tell you that all the pro staffers make me sick. Sure the pro's get- r -done. Most are guided hunts or on a lease some where. Well if they can put in 40-50 hours a week at a normal job and still kill the game then they can talk to me. I am the voice of the adverge joe that just wants to be out there. Here are the 2 bulls I killed on hard hunted ground in Idaho and Montana last fall, no guide needed just some desire. One tag was a draw, the other as an OTC tag. Here are a several whitetails from the hard hunted NW/Pa public ground, no guide or lease. Oky we ca not forget the longbeards.. even my son can get -r-done Even my 15 year old son can play. . I could go on and on, you do not need to be pro-or pro staffer. Just have a desire. Any pro staffer want to hunt with me?? I doubt you could keep up.... And I am willing to bet that my son has seen more and missed more game than most pro staffers were able to get close to. So bring the flames, because I have been there and done that.. Edited January 25, 2010 by Fullfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Well Full Fan, I too work a regular job usually 16 hours at a crack. And Im a average guy like you. Never once said I was better than anyone. As far as hunts go 40 plus outa state here 5 with outfitters (friends) the rest were DIY hunts I scouted ,hung stands and alot of times came home empty handed.. Anyway, thats my 2 cents here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 I think someone is a bit jealous they're not on TV.....nice animals you and your family harvested. However....don't try and cram your opinion down our throats though. Your barking up the wrong tree and will quickly find the door if you want to try and insult our prostaff members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 ROTFLMBO...You dont even know me and I make you sick??? I'm an "Average Joe" and the only voice you are is for your own Ego. With the way things are if your not happy with them...Start Your Own TV Show. I'm just a guy who got lucky enough to be asked by a company to represent them. It sounds like your more Bitter than anything that something like that has not happened for you...I hope that it does just so you realize for yourself that it changes nothing about the person you actually are in real life. I cant imagine why a company has not jumped at the chance to have you stand up as their face to the public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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